yo whats up. new trying to build a lowrider

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looking for beginner info

 

[Captain Awesome]

1. What do you know already
2. What “style” do you have in mind

The beauty of bicycles is the simplicity

 

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well i still know how to ride a bike o hadn’t in over a decade probably.
I found this old murray at a thift store it’s a ladies bike but i think it will be easier to get on and off of.

i was thinking like a mix between a cruiser and a lowrider. i love the cholo (hope that’s not offensive) style lowriders but i’m kind of a big guy. i want to ride it some probably at music festivals but won’t going fast or long distance.

 

[KJV]

Some 140 spoke wheels with White Walls, banana seed and some high-rise bars. And you could be rocking! Or a nice saddle and moon bars or whatever works for you.

 

[KJV]

Here's a good place for the wheels and tires. I just bought some wheels. Getting ready to order some tires.Thread 'Villy Wheels' https://ratrodbikes.com/threads/villy-wheels.120580/


And if you Google Search lowrider banana seat for 26 inch bicycle.. I can't remember who

 

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Definitely want a bananna seat and some ape hangers! When folks say ‘26 inch bike’ do they mean the diameter of the wheels? I guess I’ll need to know how to measure then thing the front fork and handle bars goes,into as well.

stripped the bike down to the frame last night I had never taken a bicycle all the way apart. I think I’m gonna paint it purple with rattle can and spray it with some clear coat. I’m pretty pumped about this project.

Thanks for y’all’s replies this seems like an awesome forum!

 

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Here's a good place for the wheels and tires. I just bought some wheels. Getting ready to order some tires.Thread 'Villy Wheels' https://ratrodbikes.com/threads/villy-wheels.120580/


And if you Google Search lowrider banana seat for 26 inch bicycle.. I can't remember who

Those wheels are tight! Pretty affordable too.

 

[idiotboy]

Don’t forget the bent springer fork

 

[Captain Awesome]

Banana seat
Apes
Bent springer

Some lace and or Mexican blanket theme. Boom, instant lowrider

There’s some good options floating around here too for making bolt on ability to lower the rear end as well. No welding required.